Robert Kraft has more than a geographical connection to Newtown, Conn. / Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports

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by USA TODAY

But it's been especially difficult for the New England Patriots, who are based about 150 miles east of Sandy Hook Elementary School, where more than two dozen people (mostly children) were gunned down Friday. Patriots owner Robert Kraft also possesses the Rand-Whitney corrugated box plant in Newtown.

The Patriots, who are commemorating the victims by wearing a helmet decal during tonight's game against the San Francisco 49ers, will also donate $25,000 to Newtown.